National Broadband Backbone Launched

The National Information Communication and Technology Broadband backbone was switched on yesterday in 16 regions after the completion of the first phase of its construction.

The move brings the hope of increased efficiency and reduced Internet prices in Tanzania.

The backbone, which is the terrestrial continuation of the fibre optic submarine cables that landed in Dar es Salaam, recently, has already led to a 99 per cent drop in internet capacity charges.
Source: The Citizen